Hello, I’m Richard C. Tan. I possess decades of experience in the animation industry, from traditional hand-drawn animation to digital softwares. I maintain a strong dedication to the enhancement of every project I undertake. I thrive on challenges, and problem-solving fuels my creativity. I am adept at collaborating within a team structure, as well as operating effectively in unsupervised capacity. While my background centers on animation and director-level roles for animated projects, my skills also include proficient sketching, storyboarding, and 2D FX animation.

Richard C. Tan

Hello, I’m Richard C. Tan. I possess decades of experience in the animation industry, from traditional hand-drawn animation to digital softwares. I maintain a strong dedication to the enhancement of every project I undertake. I thrive on challenges, and problem-solving fuels my creativity. I am adept at collaborating within a team structure, as well as operating effectively in unsupervised capacity. While my background centers on animation and director-level roles for animated projects, my skills also include proficient sketching, storyboarding, and 2D FX animation.

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Hello, I’m Richard C. Tan. I possess decades of experience in the animation industry, from traditional hand-drawn animation to digital softwares. I maintain a strong dedication to the enhancement of every project I undertake. I thrive on challenges, and problem-solving fuels my creativity. I am adept at collaborating within a team structure, as well as operating effectively in unsupervised capacity. While my background centers on animation and director-level roles for animated projects, my skills also include proficient sketching, storyboarding, and 2D FX animation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

On-site Director for Short Animation at Bidaya Media
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Directed on-site for Short Animation and served as a 2D instructor for Storyboard and Cut-out Animation.
Online Episode Director at Bidaya Media
March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Directed online episode 'Mansour Age of AI'.
Online Episode Director at Pencilmation, YouTube Channel
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Directed online episodes for the YouTube channel.
Animation Director at Topdraw Animation Studio, Philippines
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Animation Director for 'Glitch Tech'.
Storyboard Artist (Freelance) at Nickelodeon
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Storyboard Artist (Freelance); Online Animator for 'Dumbotz'—Flying Bark, Australia.
Animation Director and Retakes Supervisor at Xentrik Toons, Philippines
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Animation Director and Retakes Supervisor for projects including 'My Little Pet Shop', Transformers (3D) Series.
Lead Director at SLR Studios, Manila
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Lead Director; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs project.
Animation Director at MGM Big Flick Animation Studio, Philippines
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Animation Director (under Dream Forest, Singapore).

Education

BS Architecture (3 years) at University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
2D Animation Training at Amisong Animation Studio
January 1, 1993 - April 14, 2026
Storyboard Training at Top Draw Animation Studio
January 1, 2013 - April 14, 2026
Toon Boom Harmony Training Course at Top Draw Animation Studio
January 1, 2015 - April 14, 2026
Secondary School at Saint Louis University (PC TR), Valenzuela City, Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988

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Industry Experience

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